Searching for a PCI option.
Searching for a PCI option.
Hey, I'm searching for a legacy PCI networking card that supports Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. When the Ethernet port came out of the box it didn't work, so I was hoping to just use a USB instead. Also, I'm getting a 1060 and it will block my PCI X1 slot, which is why I'm not interested in a PCI X1 card—there are plenty available. Thanks ahead!
You might choose a mid-height or low-profile PCIe X1 slot and pair it with an PCIe X1 extension cable. Suitable extension/riser options include:
1. https://www.newegg.com/p/282-004E-00002?...tion=pci-e x1 extension &cm_re=pci-e_x1_extension-_-9SIA4RE7862168-_-Product
2. https://www.amazon.com/Tenext-Quality-Ri...0067WZH2Q/ fixed ethernet cards : 15$ TP-Link TG-3468 (with full height and low profile brackets) : https://www.newegg.com/tp-link-tg-3468/p...6833704060 33$ Intel EXPI9301CTBLK (with both brackets) : https://www.newegg.com/intel-expi9301ctb...6833106033 wireless 24$ TP-Link AC1200 PCIe Wireless Wifi PCIe Card (Archer T4E) : https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Beamform...07NFMSGGR/
Alternatively, you can opt for a standard 1Gbps fixed Ethernet if PCI isn’t necessary.
For higher speeds, consider:
- ASUS PCE-AC51 AC750 Wireless Dual-Band PCIe Adapter (30$) – supports up to 750Mbps with low-profile bracket
- Intel PWLA8391GT Desktop Adapter PRO/1000 (10/100/1000Mbps) – 2.4GHz, OEM version available
- TP-Link AC1200 PCIe Wireless Card (2.4GHz, 300Mbps) – works on Windows 10
If you need more PCI options, the Asus or Intel models are solid choices, though newer cards with full speeds are harder to find.